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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 8433 A/C Compressor Pulley Puller
    • J 8433-3 Forcing Screw
    • J 33024 Clutch Coil Installer Adaptor
    • J 33025 Clutch Coil Puller Legs
    • J 41790-A A/C Compressor Holding Fixture
    • J 42136 A/C Lip Seal Remover

    Object Number: 157238  Size: SH
  1. Place the clutch coil assembly (1) on the front head with the clutch coil terminal positioned at the mark made during disassembly.
  2. Place the J 33024 over the internal opening of the clutch coil housing and align installer with the A/C compressor front head.
  3. Install the J 8433-3 into the J 8433 and center the screw in the countersunk center hole of the J 33024 .
  4. Install the 4 inch through bolts and washers from the J 42136 tool kit into the J 33025 and attach them to the A/C compressor mounting bosses.
  5. Turn the center forcing screw of the J 8433 to press the clutch coil onto the front head until the clutch coil is fully seated.
  6. Make sure the clutch coil and the J 33024 stay in-line with each other while pressing the clutch coil onto the A/C compressor.

  7. Install the A/C compressor clutch rotor and bearing assembly. Refer to Clutch Rotor and/or Bearing Install .
  8. Install the A/C compressor clutch plate and hub assembly. Refer to Compressor Clutch Plate/Hub Assembly Install .
  9. Remove the A/C compressor from the J 41790-A .
  10. Install the A/C compressor into the vehicle.